Oscar Austin vs. DeWayne Vaughn — Career Comparison

Oscar Austin built a career as a starting pitcher and DeWayne Vaughn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. DeWayne Vaughn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.63 and WHIP 1.826 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Oscar Austin. By the career numbers, DeWayne Vaughn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.